mcsenna

Make sure you are actually going to get Pedigree Registration papers with the puppy, as some tend to say the dog is pedigree but the papers never turn up. A pedigree does turn up but not the registration of it. Big difference! Thank you Ruthless for your recommendation mcsenna good luck in your research, I hope you will find the right dog from the right breeder. Thanks for that, I have found a pup for around that price and they are saying "limited registration" is that what you mean? Cheers

If by Breed snobs you mean people who hate to see wonderful dog breeds being bred and 'created' then sold for more money then necessary. Or do you mean people who are strongly opposed to backyard breeders who sell lies to unsuspecting people ''xxx is healthier then x because the breeding rules them out'' etc. So yes on a Purebred forum we do like to discuss purebred dogs ( and cross bred dogs are referred to as cross bred rather then a fancy name). Although that said, I think a fair few of us growing up would have owned a cross breed dog. Heck the dog which inspired my love of German Shepherds was a GSD x Kelpie my parents rescued from a pound before I was born. So just because we own pure bred dogs and advocate purchasing purebred dogs from reputable breeders does not mean we have not loved a cross bred dog. I think the main issue comes from people selling these cross breed dogs with a fancy name and false promises for higher prices then they are worth. My friend has a Labrador x Kelpie x Curly Coat Retriever..it was an oops litter and he paid $50 for the dog. The dog is a wonderful dog, well trained, and for the love she has brought him is invaluable. However...she is not one breed, and calling her a fancy name in order to sell her for a higher price would have been wrong in my opinion. Perhaps snob was a bit too emotive a word for some people, it was meant tongue in cheeck. I actually joined this forum to seek advice on a pure bred dog which I am about to buy, which is the subject of another thread. The only reason I even commented on this thread was in answer to the question "what is a moodle" because I have one. I have been a member of hundreds of forums over the last 20 years and in almost every case I have seen people who blindly defend their beliefs, then there are those who educate the newbies and take the time to explain their topic without making the uninitiated feel like a leper. This forum is no different, there are both. Anyway, Ive got a business to run, a family to feed and a new dog to buy so I'm getting on with my life, bless you and all who sail with you.

Yikes! That's double what you'd pay for a Whippet! OMG pf - you have soooo opened yourself up to some smart Dobe owner replying - yeah - but you get twice the dog ;) P.S. Sorry OP - you'll get used to this That's exactly what popped into my head too ;) ETA: Just a word of advice, don't make that the first question to the breeder! "Hi, I like the look of your dogs, how much are they?" will probably put your enquiry at the bottom of the pile. Explain who you are, what you can give a dog, etc. Not your life story, but just general information about you . Breeders will want to make sure their babies are going to good homes! Thanks for that, yes it would seem that I'm being "interviewed" at the moment. Cheers

Wow, there are some serious "Breed" snobs on here (as well as some really nice helpfull people). I have a moodle, or would they have me say maltese terrier, poodle cross everytime someone asks me what my dog is? It was bought from the family who bred it not from a pet shop or puppy farm. It is one of the smartest dogs I have owned, has never been sick in its life, does poos the size of a five cent piece and doesnt shed or malt. Yup, it's a mutt and a bloody good one at that. Now I'm going to get it a friend, a pure bred by the way, lets hope the new girl will actually speak to the Moodle cos if it doesn't she wont share any of her local knwledge.

Thanks to all for that, seems around $1500 is on the mark. Now to find the right dog....... Cheers

Hello dogowners. I have just loined the forum and hoping to gain lots of valuable tips from the wise within. If anyone can help with my first question that would be great. We are about to add another dog to the family and I am keen to get a Doberman, I would only buy from a recognized breeder and wonder if anyone has any ideas on what a fair price would be for a Dobe pup. The dog will not be shown or used for breeding. It's just nice to have a rough idea of what things are worth before you go shopping I think. Cheers